COVID-19 - The Independent Florida Alligator

Metro

County commission increases individual, small business CARES Act awards

By Tristan Wood | Sep. 2, 2020

Applicants could previously receive up to $2,500

Metro

Looking east: high hopes for the progress of East Gainesville

By Edysmar Diaz-Cruz | Sep. 2, 2020

Despite stunted economic growth, East Gainesville teems with opportunity

Metro

Gainesville activist and musician missing for more than a month

By Sarah Mandile | Sep. 2, 2020

Kelley Brannon was last seen in Live Oak while moving to Detroit with her boyfriend

Local music artist Azazus released a music video for his recent single, "Onlyfans," on Aug. 4.

The Avenue

Gainesville rapper Azazus supports adult entertainment movement with new music video

By Marlena Carrillo | Sep. 2, 2020

The song received over 100,000 plays on TikTok

News

UF sees on-campus case of COVID-19 in Hume Hall

By Thomas Weber | Sep. 1, 2020

A student living on Hume Hall East’s third floor tested positive for COVID-19 during move-in

Senior Duarte Vale at day four of the ITA Tournament in Gainesville last year. He and junior Sam Raffice were names team captains Tuesday.

Sports

Riffice and Vale announced as captains for 2020-21 season

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 1, 2020

The University of Florida men’s tennis team announced through social media Tuesday that Sam Riffice and Duarte Vale had been named team captains for the upcoming season.

Metro

Gun sales spike amidst COVID-19 and the 2020 election

By Anna Wilder | Sep. 1, 2020

Some Gainesville gun stores have had to limit ammunition to one pack per person

Junior Addie Baggarly kneels down to contemplate a putt. She shot an even par on Monday, currently sitting 39th in the Moon Golf Invitational heading into the final day

Sports

Fuller Finishes Second in Amatuer Women’s Championship

By Michael Hull | Sep. 1, 2020

Gator freshman Annabell Fuller came in second at the 117th Amateur Women’s Championship at West Lancashire Golf Club in Liverpool, England, this past weekend.

Protesters hold a banner that reads, "#StandForSeminaryLane," demanding that developers refrain from building luxury student apartments on land located in a historically Black community.

Metro

City Commission could pause development in East Gainesville

By Tristan Wood | Sep. 1, 2020

Development of affordable housing and buildings related to basic needs would still be allowed

News

Dear UF: Graduate and Family Housing should not be turned into a Quarantine Zone

Sep. 1, 2020

All we are asking for is to be consulted.

News

Student Government announces early voting for elections

By Lianna Hubbard | Sep. 1, 2020

Student Government elections will have early voting for the first time in modern history, but the details of the process remain unclear.

Gator Care Kits and UF 24 t-shirts are seen on August 26, 2020 at various locations to UF students on campus through October 2. Kits include two masks, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes, tissues, a stylus pen and a GatorWell first-aid pack with the option of a thermometer or anti-fog spray.

News

A guide to masking up in Gainesville: Rules, consequences, how to

By Aurora Martínez | Sep. 1, 2020

As of Sunday, more than 5,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Department of Health. So, here’s a guide to wearing a mask in the county and at UF to minimize the spread of the virus.